Lionel Messi News: Bags brace in playoff opener

Messi took four shots, scored twice, and added a secondary assist in Friday's 3-1 win over Nashville SC.

Messi kept his foot on the pedal in the first game of the Best-of-3 MLS Cup Playoffs opening round. He has compiled an eye-popping 21 shots, seven goals, and three assists over his last three appearances and will look to help Miami punch its ticket to the next round in Game 2 at Nashville on Saturday.